The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors Near Me in Newark, DE

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Lactose Intolerance near Newark, DE. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Primary Care Limestone

    4512 Kirkwood Highway, Suite 300, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Poorwa Kenkre is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Kenkre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, GM1 Gangliosidosis, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kenkre is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine

    Armin . Marefat, DO

    700 Prides Crossing, 
    Newark, DE 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Armin Marefat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Marefat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Barrett Esophagus, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marefat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    US Digestive Health At Christiana

    4745 Ogletown Stanton Road, Suite 134, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vandana Long is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    US Digestive Health At Christiana

    4923 Ogletown Stanton Road, Metro Professional Building, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Warren Butt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Butt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Butt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Butt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mid-Atlantic GI Consultants

    537 Stanton Christiana Road, Apex Medical Building, Suite 203, 
    Newark, DE 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Herdman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Herdman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Herdman is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Herdman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mid-Atlantic GI Consultants

    537 Stanton Christiana Road, Apex Medical Building, Suite 203, 
    Newark, DE 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Meyerson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Meyerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Meyerson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Meyerson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Bear Internal Medicine And Pediatrics

    1400 Peoples Plaza, Suite 201, 
    Newark, DE 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shilpa Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, Hypomelanotic Disorder, and Griscelli Syndrome. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours DuPont Hospital For Children

    1600 Rockland Road, Department Of Gastroenterology, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Zarela Molle-Rios is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Molle-Rios is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Lactose Intolerance, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Crohn's Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Molle-Rios is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Molle-Rios is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrice Kruszewski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Kruszewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Tenesmus. Dr. Kruszewski is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Shaida Nasiri-Blomgren is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Nasiri-Blomgren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Celiac Disease, Bowel Incontinence, and Malnutrition. Dr. Nasiri-Blomgren is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Nasiri-Blomgren is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erika Kutsch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Kutsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Celiac Disease, and Eosinophilic Enteropathy. Dr. Kutsch is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kutsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Shaffer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Celiac Disease, and Colitis. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    Arieda Gjikopulli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gjikopulli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Malnutrition, Encopresis, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Dr. Gjikopulli is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Gjikopulli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours DuPont Hospital For Children

    1600 Rockland Road, Department Of Gastroenterology, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    J Del Rosario is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Del Rosario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Crohn's Disease. Dr. Del Rosario is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Del Rosario is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriele Meyer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Morning Sickness, Celiac Disease, and Encopresis. Dr. Meyer is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Lactose Intolerance?

    Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. An enzyme called lactase is needed by the body to digest lactose.

    Lactose intolerance develops when the small intestine does not make enough of this enzyme.

    When should I see a Lactose Intolerance doctor near Newark, DE?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Lactose Intolerance doctor near Newark, DE?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Lactose Intolerance doctors near Newark, DE?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Lactose Intolerance doctors near Newark, DE?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Lactose Intolerance doctor near Newark, DE?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Lactose Intolerance doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lactose Intolerance doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Lactose Intolerance doctor near Newark, DE?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Lactose Intolerance doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Lactose Intolerance doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Lactose Intolerance doctors near Newark, DE?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lactose Intolerance doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Lactose Intolerance doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lactose Intolerance doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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